SGWG Proposed Edits to the Stakeholder Governance Guide AC Rotating Agenda Section 104.1 (20240223)

Overall, WPPI finds the proposed edits to the Stakeholder Governance Guide AC Rotating Agenda (Section 104.1) consistent with the current SGG, while clarifying some aspects of the process and incorporating the management plan. In addition:

• The proposed edits appear to drop the possibility that the RAT may determine it is appropriate to cancel the upcoming meeting (e.g., due to the limited number of agenda items per the management plan). It seems the SGG should address this possibility.
• WPPI isn’t concerned that the proposed edits drop “MISO Officers” from the list of individuals that may participate in RAT conference calls.
• WPPI isn’t concerned that the proposed edits drop “allowing each of the rotating agenda team and MISO Officers a chance to voice their opinion on what issues he or she feels should be covered at the next Advisory Committee ” The proposed edits ensure the draft agenda is based on the management plan, while also addressing the possibility of disagreement re an agenda item.
• Lastly, we provide some detailed suggestions in the accompanying redline Word doc, should they be helpful.

End Use Sector Feedback Regarding Proposed Changes to

Section 104 of the Stakeholder Governance Guide

Following the February 13 meeting of the Stakeholder Governance Working Group (SGWG), Stakeholders were invited to submit feedback on proposed edits to the Stakeholder Governance Guide Advisory Committee Rotating Agenda Section 104.1. The End Use Sector appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the proposed redlined changes that clarify the Advisory Committee’s Agenda development and clarifies the role of the Rotating Agenda Team (RAT).

The End Use Sector supports the redlined changes to the current Section 104 related to Advisory Committee Agenda Development.  Compared to the current guidelines, the proposed changes clarify that (a) Stakeholder Relations will provide to RAT a draft agenda based on the items within the Management Plan for that meeting instead of utilizing “a list of issues gathering from various sources” and (b) the RAT is to review the draft agenda to ensure consistency with the Management Plan and sufficient time allotment to each Agenda item.  Further, the proposed changes provide guidance on resolving instances where there is disagreement regarding an agenda item, or the draft agenda item cannot accommodate every item on the Management Plan.

Overall, the End Use Sector believes that the proposed changes are necessary to clarify the Advisory Committee Agenda development process and appropriately limits RAT’s role from taking on additional responsibilities or decisional authority unless directed by the full Advisory Committee. The End Use Sector therefore recommends that the proposed changes be adopted. 

The End Use Sector appreciates the opportunity to comment. If you have

any questions regarding these comments, please do not hesitate to contact any of the following representatives:

Kavita Maini

KM Energy Consulting, LLC (Consultants to MIC, MLEC)

(262) 646-3981

kmaini@wi.rr.com

Ken Stark

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC (for CMTC)

(717) 237-5378

kstark@mcneeslaw.com

Jim Dauphinais

Brubaker & Associates, Inc.

(Consultants to ABATE, IIEC, LEUG, NLCG and TIEC)

(636) 898-6725

jdauphinais@consultbai.com